Hello Valentine

 Hello stampers!!!

 

Are you all busy working on Valentine creations right now?  I have been working away on mine!  Just as I think I've caught up on all of my special request orders, more roll in...keeping me busy with stamping and I love it!

 

I love the Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Die...it is so delicate and pretty.  Perfect for a lovely Valentine card!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Basic Black, Whisper White, Watercolor Paper, Vellum, It's My Party DSP

Ink ~ Watermelon Wonder, Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride, Basic Black, VersaMark, Wink of Stella

Stamp Set ~ Hello, Snuggles and Smooches(retired)

Other Supplies ~ Bloomin' Heart Thinlints Die, Metallic Sequins

 

It is nearly impossible to get a good photo of the beautiful shimmery effect you get when using Wink of Stella, but if you look closely, you'll see just a bit of sparkle on the flowers and on the "hello" image. 



 

I have just a bit of time to sneak in a couple more cards before I become a slave to my work day!

 

Wishing you all a happy day!

 

Happy Stamping!

Nobody Loves Like My Momma

Happy Mother's Day to all of my favorite stampin' friends...I hope your day is as amazing as you are!!!

I got my sneak peek order in on Friday and couldn't wait to dive in and play!  The first thing I wanted to play with was the new 2015-2017 In Colors and let me tell you...they are YUMMY!!!  I have a little sampling of them today on the card I made for my own momma :-) 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Tip Top Taupe, Watercolor Paper

Ink ~ Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder, Memento, VersaMark, White

Stamp Sets ~ Snuggles and Smooches, Build a Bouquet, Mother's Love

Other Supplies ~ White Embossing Powder

 

The colors are bit muted since I watercolored with them...I love how all 5 colors work so well together!

 

Wising my momma a very Happy Mother's Day...love you to the moon and back!

 

Happy Stamping!



One Word

How often do you use the Dictionary these days?!?  I don't even think I own one...thanks to the world of technology, the Dictionary is right at our fingertips.  BUT, I do own the Dictionary background stamp...does that count?!?! :-)

We are focusing on the this stamp over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration today and this so happens to be one of my favorite background stamps.

My first thought was to use it for a background for a pretty, flowery card, but then my crazy creative mind started wondering and I came with something totally different.  This card kind of took on a life of it's own with each stamp inked up and each piece of paper cut.  Kind of a messy mix of everything, but fun...

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral, Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink ~ Memento, Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana

Stamp Sets ~ Dictionary, Epic Alphabet, Metro Type Alphabet, Snuggles and Smooches

Other Supplies ~ Calypso Coral Chevron Ribbon, Arrows Embossing Folder, Starburst Framelits, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Banner Punch, Silver Bakers Twine (silver only), Sweetheart Punch

 

Can you guess which {one} word is stamped on the inside?  The possibilities are endless...just like the words to be found in the Dictionary!

 

Happy Stamping!



Color Me Lovely

It's Friday, which means it's time for a new Friday Mashup Challenge.  This week we are challenging you to create a project using Red, Pink and White or a project with a romantic theme...or you can mash things up and create a loved themed project using the colors.

 

I mashed things up today and used so many different stamp sets...I always love it when I can make so many of them work together!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Real Red, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White, Stamped with Love DSP Stack

Ink ~ Soft Suede, Real Red, Crisp Cantaloupe

Stamp Sets ~ Sheltering Tree, Hello Life, Snuggles and Smooches

Other Supplies ~ Sweet Dreams Designer Buttons, Whisper White Bakers Twine

 

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team creations and don't forget to play along with us!

 

Happy Friday and Happy Stamping!!

 



Snuggles and Smooches are So Sweet

Today we are focusing on the super cute Snuggles and Smooches stamp set over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration.  This is by far one of my most favorite photopolymer stamp sets...I have used the heck out of it!  I just love those scribbled circles!

Today's card is a CASE of the fabulous Kimberly Van Diepen's Leadership swap....I fell in love with her card and just had to recreate it! 

I used this weeks Freshly Made Sketches challenge and used KVD's water colored scribbled circles as part of the sketch.



Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Watercolor Paper, Best Day Ever DSP

Ink ~ Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral

Stamp Sets ~ Snuggles and Smooches, Hello Life

Other Supplies ~ Whisper White Bakers Twine, Coastal Cabana Thick Bakers Twine, 2013-2015 In-Color Sequins

 

Happy Stamping!

 



Smooches to a Great Friend

Happy Monday!!!  I'm back home in {cold} Washington State after a few fabulous days in sunny Orlando!  I am happy to be back home with my babies and hubby, but I miss my stampin' BFF and the sunshine. 

I may be back in the cold, but we have a fun color challenge for you over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration that is making me feel all warm and sun-shiny :-)

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Tangelo Twist, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White

Ink ~ Tangelo Twist, Coastal Cabana

Stamp Sets ~ Snuggles and Smooches, Simply Wonderful (SAB)

Other Supplies ~ Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Tangelo Twist Satin Ribbon

 

Have you noticed just how many cards I have used the Snuggle and Smooches stamp set on?!?!?   LOVE it!  And guess what?!?!  We got a sneak peek of the next monthly Photopolymer stamp that will soon be released and it is ca-YOOT!!!  I can't wait to get my hands on it and play!

 

Be sure to head on over to SSINK and check out the rest of the design teams creations and don't forget to play along!!!

 

Happy Stamping!!



Snuggles and Smooches Baby

Happy Friday Mashup Friday!!!  We made it to the weekend...woohoo!!!  I don't know about you, but I have some serious stamping on my agenda this weekend!

If you are looking for a fun challenge to play along with this weekend, join us over at Friday Mashup!  We have a fun baby themed inspirational photo and/or a project with Brown, Aqua and Tangerine colors.

 

 

As I said a few days ago, I have a lot of friends having babies, so this challenge was perfect for the next baby shower I have to go to!

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Best Year Ever DSP (SAB)

Ink ~ Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar, Tangelo Twist

Stamp Set ~ Snuggles and Smooches

Other Supplies ~ Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Circle Framelits, Little Letters Thinlits

 

I LOVE that this cute stamp set can be used for so many different types of cards!  I have used the heck out of it and will be using it much more for sure!

 

Now head on over and check out the rest of the design team creations and join in the fun!

 

Happy Stamping!

 



Snuggles and Smooches Valentine

We're getting a jump start on Valentine's over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration today!  I absolutely LOVE the newest Photopolymer stamp set, Snuggles and Smooches.  Paired up with the super cute Best Year Ever DSP, which you can earn for FREE with a $50 purchase, it makes for an adorable Valentine!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Best Year Ever DSP

Ink ~ Calypso Coral, Sahara Sand, Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana, Blushing Bride

Stamp Set ~ Snuggles and Smooches Photopolymer

Other Supplies ~ Circle Framelits, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

 

Head on over to SSINK and see all of the {lovely} Valentine's and see what you'll be INKspired to create!

 

Happy Stamping!

 



Happy New Year

Here it is...the last day of 2014.  This year has gone by so super fast, but has been filled with so many fun adventures and memories.  I am so thankful to all of you for allowing me to share so many of those fun times with you through my posts!

The design team members over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration are sharing one last card for the year with you today.  I actually have two cards for you today...I couldn't decide which one to post, so you get both :-) 

 

This first card is what I sent to my Secret Santa, Diana, along with her Christmas goodies.  I know this stamp set is intended for Valentine's Day, but with a few little additions, it quickly became a fun New Year's card!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP

Ink ~ Night of Navy, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral

Stamp Sets ~ Snuggles and Smooches, Good Greetings, Remember Rotary Stamp

Other Supplies ~ Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim, Circle Framelits

 

My next card is filled with lots of new goodies!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Perfect Plum, Whisper White

Ink ~ Perfect Plum, Lost Lagoon

Stamp Sets ~ Good Greetings, Celebrate Today, Snuggles and Smooches

Other Supplies ~ Circle Framelits, Balloon Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents Apoxy Stickers, Silver Embossing Powder

 

Wait until you get your hands on these Apoxy Stickers...they color up so well with the Blendabilities...I am in LOVE!

 

Thanks for following along with me again this year!  I look forward to sharing lots more with you in the New Year!

 

Happy New Year and Happy Stamping!!!